10+ Sources of Tax Free Income There isn’t much the U.S. government doesn’t tax. They want their cut of every bit of income you make. Your salary, wages, commissions, tips, interest on savings, dividends are all considered taxable income. Even [...]
August 29, 2018
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There is a massive wave of people getting ready to retire in the next few years. Many are expected to retire before they reach age 65. Sounds like a nice idea but how are all these people able to afford [...]
July 23, 2014
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Congratulations! You’ve dutifully paid Uncle Sam all year and now you’re getting some money back from him! The average American is getting back $3,034 from the IRS this year—that’s a 3% increase over last year’s tax returns. Money like that [...]
April 2, 2014
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Two weeks ago Mr. Patterson and I sent off our tax documents to our accountant. Now we are playing the waiting game. We’re waiting to hear back on if we owe money to Uncle Sam or if he owes us [...]
March 6, 2013
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There isn’t much the U.S. government doesn’t tax. They want their cut of every bit of income you make. Your salary, wages, commissions, tips, interest on savings, dividends are all considered taxable income. Even if you do your civic duty [...]
February 8, 2012
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Being a writer is great. I get to work at whatever location I choose (my home, the local coffee shop, the beach), wear whatever clothes I want (usually its yoga pants and a tank top), be my own boss (no [...]
March 9, 2011
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The view from our 10th floor hotel room overlooked the tip of a small peninsula in northern Cancun. The sea was beautiful. It was clear as glass and the brightest blue I had ever seen. The air was hot but [...]
February 23, 2011
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Retirement Loophole: How to Get an Interest Free Loan from Uncle Sam A common question for older Americans is what age they should choose to start receiving social security benefits. The government allows you to decide what age is best [...]
December 1, 2010
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Secret IRS Code 72 (t): Take Advantage of an IRS Loophole that lets you take money out of your IRA before age 59 ½ The baby boomers are coming! Next year, the first baby boomers will turn 65 and officially [...]
October 6, 2010
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Hi everyone my name is Nancy Patterson and my friend Mark Patricks from League of Power asked me to write to you about the way I live my life. When I asked him why the bloody hell would I do [...]
January 13, 2010
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